the pump is driven off of a accessory belt,YES,jack the car up,and look underneath,you will see a pipe mounted to the oil pan and the back of the block sometimes,unbolt it,and pull the pipe out of the waterpump,now look up at the water pump and you will see 3 bolts holding it on,take them out,and fish that thing out of there!!!there is a O-ring that goes on the pipe,so be sure to replace it!
It's the belt for the water pump.
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The water pump is powered by either a drive belt or serpentine belt. Follow the belt and you will locate the pump.
On some vehicles the cam belt drives the water pump. On these type vehicles it is advisable to replace the water pump at the same time as the cam belt.
This is NOT an Interference engine. The water pump is driven by the cam belt so replace the water pump at the same time you replace the cam belt. Belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles.This is NOT an Interference engine. The water pump is driven by the cam belt so replace the water pump at the same time you replace the cam belt. Belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles.
The water pump is located behind the timing belt cover. It is driven by the timing belt. If you decide to replace it, replace the belt and idler pullys at the same time.
It has a timing belt, and the water pump is driven by the same belt. Replace the water pump at the same time you replace the belt. This is an interference engine and as such if the belt breaks serious engine damage will occur. Replace the belt and pump at 102,000 miles.
About $1,000 to replace the belt and water pump.
The water pump is driven by the timing belt.
How to replace the belt
You do not have to change the timing belt to replace the water pump. You do have to remove the timing belt cover to be able to access the bolts that hold the water pump on.
the water pump is located underneath the timing belt cover and requires that the timing belt be removed in order to replace it as it is driven by the timing belt.